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I recently picked up a silicone Shamrock Mold on Amazon and was trying to decide what to make. I thought about making some shamrock-shaped mint soap, but quickly brushed it off. I’ll do mint soap, but in a regular soap mold so it will last longer. Instead, I settled on an easy no-bake treat. I have a ton of baking chips in my pantry to use up and my new mold helped me tackle the pile. I made Mint Chocolate Shamrocks with milk chocolate chips and also, white chocolate chips. If I had mint chocolate chips, I would have used those. I added the minty flavour with a splash of peppermint extract.
I need to get some green in there to make them fit for St. Patrick’s Day. I mixed together sweetened flaked coconut and green food colouring to achieve the right look. Coconut + Mint + Chocolate = YUM!
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I ended up making these late at night. I knew the chocolate would need to set for a few hours. They were ready to enjoy in the morning. I may have had one for breakfast. Don’t judge.
My daughter took one with her in her school lunch. If you are planning a St. Patrick’s Day party, this dessert would be perfect to make for the occasion! The mold only makes eight shamrocks so if you need to make a bunch, either buy another mold or make them in batches.
Some other ideas I had for this mold are mint chocolate rice crisps shamrocks and green candy melts shamrocks. I want to get as much use possible from my new mold since it’s something I’ll only use once a year.
For more St. Patrick’s Day sweets, check out my Grasshopper Tarts, St. Patrick’s Day Marshmallow Pops, Rainbow Bark,St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Round-up and St. Patrick’s Day Truffle.
What would you make in it?
Mint Chocolate Shamrocks
No-bake St. Patrick's Day dessert! Make your own candy for the leprechauns with this family-friendly chocolate recipe.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 10 t0 20 drops green food colouring
- 2 packages of chocolate chips of your choice (white chocolate, milk chocolate)
- 1 tsp of peppermint extract
Instructions
- Spray a Wilton 8 Cavity Silicone Shamrock Mold with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together flaked coconut and green food colouring. Sprinkle evenly on the bottom of the shamrock mold.
- In a microwavable bowl, add chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave at 50% power for minute. Stir. Continue to microwave at 30 second increments on 50% power until melted, stirring in between. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour chocolate into shamrock mold. Leave it set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- To remove, flip mold upside down and gently push out the shamrocks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 64Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
Laura Bowman says
These are so pretty and creative! Perfect for St Patty’s
Karen Glatt says
I like this really pretty Mint Chocolate shamrocks and love mint and chocolate together. I think you made a pretty shamrocks. Good job.
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I love this. This is a great idea for me and my grandchildren to do for St. Patricks Day! Thanks for sharing. Great job!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
A great idea Stacie, love the look of these though I’m not a coconut fan so I’d have to use something else.
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
These are adorable Stacie! So cute!! Perfect for St Patrick’s Day 🙂
Sarah L says
Those came out very pretty. Don’t have the molds and don’t plan to buy them.
Shakeia Rieux says
That turned out great!I will definitely give it a try
Cynthia R says
These are so intricate and pretty, like something you would buy at a specialty store!
Nicole says
I love these!! Anything mint is a winner in our house, the fact that they are so festive looking is so much fun!! Pinning, Tweeting, and Stumbling. Thanks for linking up with Inspire Me Monday! Have a wonderful week!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
These are so cute and chocolate and mint is definitely the best flavor combo!